Automotive Industry News & Information - Creekside Automotive

Most modern transmissions have a “limp mode” or “safe mode” that they may default to if an error is detected. What does it mean if your transmission has entered safe mode, and where do you go from there? Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX has the answers you need.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. But how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

You’ve decided to replace your engine - but what do you replace it with? There are a few different options out there, and Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX has the info you need.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX has the answers.

With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, we’re here to help you figure that out.

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works. Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX has exactly what you’re looking for.

GM Gen IV 5.3L Class-1 DOD/AFM Delete Engine

If you own a 2007-2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Yukon then JASPER’s latest offering of a Remanufactured GM Gen IV 5.3L Class-1 DOD/AFM Delete Engine is for you. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett we strive to provide our customers with only the best products and that’s why we are proud to provide quality products from Jasper Engines and Transmission.